Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 4 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
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A Better Path to a Better You: Life can be complicated, and sometimes navigating it alone becomes overwhelming. Recognizing that you could benefit from support is a courageous first step. Asking for help is the next. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of professional and personal experience, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can be heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. I work with individuals experiencing trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, and relationship or parenting concerns. Together, using a **trauma-informed, holistic, and individualized** approach, we will explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and life experiences. I help clients better understand the body's natural fear response and how conscious and unconscious thought patterns can influence the way we respond to life's challenges. With greater awareness comes greater choice—and the opportunity to develop healthier, more effective ways of responding. Depending on your needs and goals, I draw from **Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Grief Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness Strategies, Solution-Focusd approaches, Somatic Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care** to create a treatment experience tailored specifically to you. Most importantly, **therapy is your journey**. You should feel safe, respected, and comfortable with the person you choose to accompany you. I encourage you to ask questions, advocate for yourself, and determine whether we are the right fit. Together, we can work toward a more empowered, fulfilling, and authentic YOU.
Your First Session: A Place to Begin Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You may be wondering what to expect, whether therapy will help, or whether you and your therapist will be a good fit. My goal is for your first session to feel welcoming, supportive, and collaborative. During our first session, I will spend time learning about **YOU**—what brings you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, what has or has not worked for you in the past, and what you hope to accomplish through therapy. We will begin identifying your goals and exploring the concerns, patterns, relationships, and life experiences that may be influencing how you think, feel, and respond today. As a trauma-informed provider, I believe understanding your experiences is important, but **you remain in control of your story**. We will move at a pace that feels appropriate for you. My role is not to judge, tell you who you should be, or provide a one-size-fits-all solution. My role is to listen, help you gain insight, and work collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies that support meaningful change. **And remember—you are interviewing me, too.** It is important that you feel safe, respected, heard, and comfortable with your therapist. I welcome your questions and encourage you to advocate for yourself throughout the process. The therapeutic relationship is an important part of successful treatment, and finding the right fit matters. Your first session is not about having all the answers. **It is about beginning the conversation.** Together, we can begin creating a better path to a **Better YOU.**
Experience That Builds Independence: With 30+ years of experience as a Social Worker, I recognize **you already possess strengths, skills, and coping strategies that have helped you survive and navigate life’s challenges.** My role is not to “fix” you. Instead, I help you understand yourself more clearly, recognize what is already working, and identify the patterns or strategies that may no longer be serving you. Together, we can build upon your existing strengths, learn new skills, and develop practical strategies that fit **your life, your goals, and your unique needs.** We will consider the connections between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, fear responses, and life experiences. Whether you are working through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, ADHD-related challenges, or simply feeling stuck, our work is tailored to where you are and where you want to go. We will focus on **manageable goals and meaningful progress** rather than expecting overnight change. As you develop greater self-awareness and learn to respond rather than simply react, the goal is to strengthen your self-confidence, self-assurance, and ability to trust yourself. Ultimately, successful therapy should create **greater independence—not dependence on therapy.** My hope is that our work together gives you tools you can carry with you long after our sessions end. The goal isn't for you to need a Social Worker forever. **The goal is for you to become increasingly confident in your ability to navigate life on your own.** I will walk beside you, help you discover what you already have within you, and support you as you create a better path to a **Better YOU.**
Individuals who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. They may be navigating anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, relationship challenges, or difficulties with organization, prioritization, procrastination, and achieving meaningful life goals. Often, these concerns are interconnected. Unhelpful thought patterns, unrealistic expectations, past experiences, and a reliance on external validation can influence how we see ourselves and respond to the world around us. Therapy provides a supportive, neutral, and non-judgmental space to untangle these patterns and develop greater self-awareness. Clients are supported in identifying coping strategies that are no longer serving them, strengthening skills that are helpful, and developing new ways of responding to life's challenges. For those experiencing grief and loss, therapy can provide space to understand and navigate the ongoing waves of grief rather than feeling pressured to simply “move on.” In addition, therapy also helps clients to better understand fear and the body's natural responses to perceived threat. By recognizing fear as a protective system rather than something to eliminate, clients can learn to manage their responses more effectively while continuing to engage in the relationships, opportunities, and experiences that matter to them. Individual therapy is especially suited for those who are ready to gain insight, build practical coping tools, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful change. You don't have to have everything figured out to begin. You simply need to be willing to take the first step toward understanding yourself and creating a life that feels more manageable, purposeful, and fulfilling.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Women's Issues
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Turning Survival Skills Into Strength: Trauma is not limited to abuse or neglect. It can also arise from experiences in which you felt powerless, overwhelmed, trapped, or unable to escape what was happening. What matters is how the experience affected your sense of safety, control, and ability to cope. In my practice, I use **Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) principles** as part of a broader, individualized, trauma-informed approach. Rather than focusing solely on what happened in the past, we explore how those experiences may continue to influence your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and responses to fear in the present. Together, we identify the protective strategies and defense mechanisms that helped you survive difficult experiences. These responses were often adaptive and necessary at the time. Our work is not about judging or eliminating them; it is about understanding them and learning when they are helpful—and when they may be keeping you stuck. Through increased awareness, cognitive reframing, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and practical coping skills, we work toward replacing automatic reactions with intentional responses. You can learn to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, challenge beliefs that no longer serve you, and develop healthier ways of responding to yourself and others. My goal is not to erase your past or suggest that you simply “get over” trauma, grief, or loss. **Healing means developing the tools, understanding, and confidence to experience your life without allowing those experiences to define or consume you.** Your survival skills helped you get here. Together, we can transform that hard-earned strength into greater **choice, autonomy, self-awareness, and empowerment in the present.** You survived. Now, let's work toward helping you **live.**
Understanding the Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings & Actions: CBT helps us understand how our **thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected**. We often react to situations automatically, without realizing how the way we think about something can affect how we feel and what we do next. In our sessions, we will work together to notice patterns that may be making life more difficult. You may find yourself expecting the worst, being overly critical of yourself, assuming what others are thinking, feeling like you have to do everything perfectly, or becoming discouraged when things don't go as planned. My role is not to tell you that your thoughts are “wrong.” Instead, we will slow things down and look at what you are thinking, where those thoughts may come from, and whether they are helping you or holding you back. We will explore other ways of looking at situations and practice responses that feel more realistic, helpful, and consistent with the person you want to be. We will also look at what you **do** when you feel anxious, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or afraid. Together, we can identify coping strategies that have helped you in the past, strengthen the ones that still work, and develop new ones when needed. CBT is not about pretending everything is positive or ignoring difficult experiences. It is about learning to understand yourself better so you can make **more intentional choices instead of feeling controlled by automatic reactions.** Our work will be practical and focused on your goals. We will take manageable steps, celebrate progress, and build skills you can use in everyday life. **My goal is to help you become more confident in understanding your thoughts, managing your emotions, and choosing how you respond—so you can rely more on yourself and less on therapy over time.**
Understanding What Your Body Is Telling You: Sometimes our bodies respond before we have words for what we are feeling. You may notice your heart racing, shoulders tightening, stomach becoming unsettled, feeling restless, shutting down, or wanting to get away—without immediately understanding why. In my practice, I use body-focused techniques to help you become more aware of these physical signals and understand what they may be communicating. We will gently explore the connection between **what you are thinking, what you are feeling emotionally, and what is happening in your body.** This can be especially helpful when anxiety, fear, grief, stress, or past experiences seem to trigger reactions that feel automatic or difficult to control. Together, we may practice simple ways to slow down, become grounded, notice physical sensations, and create a greater sense of safety in the present moment. The goal is not to make uncomfortable feelings disappear or to force yourself to “calm down.” Instead, we work toward recognizing what your body is experiencing and learning how to respond with greater awareness and choice. Your body has learned ways to protect you throughout your life. Some of those responses may have been necessary at the time, but may no longer fit your current circumstances. By learning to recognize these responses, you can begin to distinguish between **what is happening now and what your body may be remembering from before.** I will never ask you to ignore what your body is telling you. Instead, we will learn to listen to it with curiosity rather than fear. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, more comfortable in your body, and more confident in your ability to recognize and manage your responses to life's challenges. **Your body has been working hard to protect you. Together, we can help it learn that you are safer and more in control in the present.**
Learning to Live With Grief, Not Forget What Was Lost: Grief is a natural response to loss, but it does not always look the way we expect. Loss can involve the death of someone we love, but it can also include the end or change of a relationship, a career, a role, a dream, a sense of security, or a way of life. In my practice, I help clients understand that **grief is not something we simply “get over.”** When someone or something important is lost, life changes. The goal is not to erase the loss or forget what mattered. Instead, we work together to find ways to carry the loss while gradually creating space for life to feel meaningful again. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place where you can talk honestly about your loss and the emotions that come with it. Grief can include sadness, anger, guilt, fear, loneliness, confusion, relief, or even moments of happiness. There is no single “right” way to grieve. I often describe grief as **waves in the ocean**. Some days the waves may be small and manageable. Other days, a memory, anniversary, conversation, or unexpected reminder may create a much larger wave. Our work focuses on helping you recognize those waves, understand what may trigger them, and develop tools to navigate them rather than feeling overwhelmed by them. Together, we will explore how your loss has affected your thoughts, emotions, relationships, daily life, and sense of self. We will also identify the strengths and coping strategies you already possess and build new ones when needed. Healing does not mean leaving your loved one, your memories, or your past behind. It means learning how to move forward while honoring what—and who—has been important to you. **You do not have to forget to heal. You can remember, grieve, grow, and discover that life can become meaningful and enjoyable again.**
Understanding the Different Parts of You: Have you ever felt like **part of you wants to move forward while another part wants to hold back?** Maybe one part of you wants to speak up, while another tells you to stay quiet. You may want to make a change, yet find yourself procrastinating, avoiding, worrying, or becoming overly critical of yourself. In my practice, I use ideas from **Internal Family Systems (IFS)** to help you understand these different parts of yourself with curiosity rather than judgment. We all develop different ways of thinking, feeling, and responding throughout our lives. Some of these responses develop because they helped us cope with difficult experiences, protect ourselves, or meet the expectations of others. Even behaviors that create problems today may have once served an important purpose. Together, we explore these different parts of self and what they may be trying to accomplish for you. Instead of asking, *“What's wrong with me?”* we can begin asking, **“What is this part of me trying to protect?”** This approach can be especially helpful when you feel conflicted, stuck, self-critical, anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure why you keep responding to situations in the same way. My role is to help you develop a more understanding relationship with yourself. We will work toward recognizing your strengths, understanding your protective responses, and creating more choices in how you respond to life's challenges. You don't have to fight, silence, or get rid of the parts of yourself that you don't like. **We can learn to listen to them, understand them, and discover what you need.** As you develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion, you may find that you can respond to yourself and others with more confidence, patience, and flexibility. **Every part of you has a story. Together, we can listen to those stories and help you move toward a more balanced, empowered YOU.**
10 ratings with written reviews
August 13, 2026
Jamie was very easy to talk to and already seemed to understand a lot about my situation in just one session. She very quickly started talking about goals and strategies towards healing, which I was very grateful for.
November 25, 2025
I saw Jamie on and off for five years. She was always there for me in the dark. Thank you for bringing me into the light and pointing me towards tomorrow.
November 14, 2025
She was super inviting and allowed me to shed some tears over my current and past predicaments.